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Houston City Council Postpones Budget Adoption

Antonieta Cadiz was trapped in her home during Hurricane Harvey. It took days for strangers from a nearby neighborhood to rescue her and get her and her children, ages 3 and 5, to a safe place. "T...
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JOINT RELEASE: BILL TO MAKE PROPERTY INSURANCE MORE AFFORDABLE SIGNED INTO LAW

The following information was released by the Colorado Senate Democrats: Written By Senate Democrats Hail damage accounts for up to 54 percent of annual homeowners insurance premiums DENVER, C...
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GOVERNOR POLIS SIGNS LAWS SAVING COLORADANS MONEY ON HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE, SUPPORTING STUDENTS, AND EXPANDING PATHWAYS FOR NATURAL MEDICINE

The following information was released by the office of the Governor of Colorado: Today, Governor Polis signed bills into law to lower the price of homeowners insurance in Colorado, invest in ea...
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It only takes one storm. Make sure insurance coverage is up-to-date

The 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially began June 1. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is forecasting a below-normal season with a total of 8-14 named storms. Of tho...
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AM Best Upgrades Issuer Credit Ratings of National Security Fire and Casualty Company and National Security Insurance Company; Upgrades Credit Ratings of Omega One Insurance Company, Inc.

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AM Best has upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) to “bb+” (Fair) from “bb” (Fair) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of B (Fa...
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Hannover Re US Appoints Dr. Elena Strunk as Vice President, Medical Director

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hannover Life Reassurance Company of America (“Hannover Re US”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Elena Strunk as Vice President, Medical Director, ef...
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Eli Lilly's $12.8 billion obesity bet faces new Medicare test

Eli Lilly (LLY) investors have been struggling to answer a deceptively straightforward question for the last two years.How big can the obesity medicine business get?The answer has already helped pr...
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PwC: Turning AI risks into opportunities can bring competitive advantage

In an environment where most companies are taking the same measured approach to AI adoption, leaders who turn risks into opportunities can set their brand apart from the crowd, according to Michell...
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AXA launches a new insurance and wealth platform for HNWIs as Hong Kong wealth surges past Switzerland

AXA is launching a new Hong Kong–based platform for high‑net‑worth individuals, doubling down on the city just as it overtakes Switzerland as the world’s largest cross‑border wealth hub. On ...
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Booking Summary May 24-31

Jerrold Jermaine Bolton, 51, 504 Martin Luther King Dr., Poplarville. Arrested by Pearl River County Sheriff's office for court order. Jennifer J. Bond, 39, 917 Central Ave., Picayune. Arrested by...
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SENATOR REINHARDT COMMENTS ON MEASURE TO HELP EASE INSURANCE RATES GOES TO GOVERNOR FOR CONSIDERATION

The following information was released by the Oklahoma State Senate: In response to growing frustrations from Oklahoma homeowners over rising insurance costs, legislation authored by Senator Aar...
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The Lies and Fallacies of the Buyer and Seller

The existence and necessity of sales is a middle finger to the classical economic assumptions of perfect information and rational buyers.The stereotype of the sly salesperson using devilish tricks ...
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Healey files bill requiring annual registration, insurance for all e-bikes In Massachusetts

Electric bicycle enthusiasts in Massachusetts may be hitting the brakes on a new summertime hobby as Beacon Hill is considering new regulations and costs for e-bike users. Gov. Maura Healey is pro...
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Arch RoamRight Debuts its 2026 Travel Insurance Playbook℠

An industry-leading travel resource that highlights technology, statistics, trends and more HUNT VALLEY, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Arch RoamRight, a leading travel insurance provider, today ann...
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AI will transform insurance claims, Paisabazaar’s debt broking foray: PB Fintech Q4FY26

Read the Q4 FY26 investor presentation of PB Fintech here PB Fintech, which operates the insurance marketplace Policybazaar, plans to offer maternity coverage, gym and wellness per...
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How to insure an engagement ring

How to insure an engagement ring If your ring is worth over $1,000, it is a good idea to get it insured sooner rather than later. Engagement ring insurance protects your investment if the ring is ...
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Hormuz blockade offers hard lessons for trade-reliant China

SEOUL, South Korea — War, for all its death and destruction, imparts instruction for those willing to learn. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East shows how easily a regional economy dependent on...
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Budget 2026 brings a small tax handout to workers and a crackdown on tax breaks and trusts

All working Australians will receive a permanent $250 “tax offset” from next year in Treasurer Jim Chalmers fifth budget, which also cracks down on tax breaks for housing investors and trusts. T...
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A budget with a bundle of reforms in a time of ‘extreme uncertainty’

This year’s budget combines fiscal policy – taxes and spending – with a heavy focus on better regulation. The budget deficit has fallen slightly from the mid-year update in December, to A$31.5 b...
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Specialist doctors are charging too much. 4 options to rein in excessive fees

MoMo Productions/Getty ImagesAustralia’s Health Minister Mark Butler has declared reducing specialists’ fees will be his next key focus of health policy reform. Doctors are currently free to s...
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I paid $102,000 for a facelift at 71. I wish I could have done it a decade ago, but I couldn't afford it.

Carolyn Rudolph in clinic pictures before and after her facelift.Courtesy of Dr. Carl Truesdale.Carolyn Rudolph waited until she was 71 to have a full facelift that cost over $100,000.She said she ...
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